Beech Drive

Patients on long-term medication can order repeat prescriptions in the following ways:

In person/by post - complete the tear off slip attached to your last prescription and either post it or hand it in at reception.

Telephone - call us on 01772 214770

Online - please visit patient access website using the link at the top of this page to register

If you would like to nominate a particular pharmacy to issue your medication, a consent form will need to be completed. Please bear this in mind also if you plan to change your regular chemist.

Please allow two full working days for prescriptions to be processed and remember to take weekends and bank holidays into account.

Medication Reviews

Patients on repeat medication will be asked to see a doctor, nurse practitioner or practice nurse at least once a year to review these regular medications and notification should appear on your repeat slip. Please ensure that you book an appropriate appointment to avoid unnecessary delays to further prescriptions.

Prescriptions Charges and Exemptions

The NHS prescription charge is a flat-rate amount which successive Governments have thought it reasonable to charge for those who can afford to pay for their medicines. Prescription prepayment certificates (PPCs) offer real savings for people who need extensive medication.

NHS charges

These charges apply in England only. In Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales prescriptions are free of charge.

Prescription (per item): £8.80

12-month prepayment certificate (PPC): £104.00

3-month PPC: £29.10

If you will have to pay for four or more prescription items in three months, or more than 15 items in 12 months, you may find it cheaper to buy a PPC.

There is further information about prescription exemptions and fees on the NHS website

Minor Ailment Scheme

What is the Minor Ailment Scheme?

This scheme allows some pharmacies to supply treatment for certain conditions for free on the NHS, as well as offering you advise and support about how to care for minor conditions yourself. Anyone who doesn't normally have to pay for prescriptions from a GP (eg. under 16's, over 60's, on benefits etc) is eligible for the scheme and will not need to pay for the medicine that the pharmacy suggests. However, if you normally pay for your prescriptions you will have to pay a prescription charge for the medication provided. The medicines covered by the scheme can vary at different pharmacies so you will need to speak to your local pharmacy about what they offer.

Which local pharmacies provide this service?

HBS

Kadri

Ashton

New Hall Lane

Cottam Lane

Ribble Village

MX

Lloyd's

Moor Park

Boots (Deepdale)

Some of the illnesses covered include:

Back ache, sprains and strains

Colds

Conjunctivitis

Constipation

Coughs

Diarrhoea

Earache

Hayfever

Headlice

Headache and fever

Heartburn / indigestion

Mild eczema

Minor fungal infections

Mouth ulcers

Nappy rash

Sore throat

Teething

Thrush

You do not have to make an appointment with your GP or pharmacist and you do not even have to go to the surgery first. Instead, you can go direct to the pharmacy and ask if you can be treated under the Pharmacy First Scheme.